Anaheim Premises
Liability Attorney

If you enter another person’s property in California, you expect that it would be reasonably safe and free of potential hazards. But in far too many situations, this is not the case. One of the most common dangers people are exposed to at different premises is tripping hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Each year, there are about 3 million emergency department visits due to older people falling. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).” The vast majority of these accidents are completely preventable.

Premises liability claims cover a wide variety of different accidents and even criminal misconduct. Victims of these incidents often suffer very serious injuries that impact their ability to work. It is essential that any person injured by unsafe premises understand that they do have legal options. The Anaheim premises liability attorneys at Samer Habbas & Associates are here to help you. Our legal team has decades of experience and recovered over $350 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients all across California. If you’re searching for a compassionate and experienced premises liability attorney in Anaheim, you’re in the right place. Call us today for a risk-free consultation at (949) 727-9300.

What is Premises Liability?

Premises liability refers to the legal obligation that property owners have to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition for those people who are on their premises. Property owners must protect these people from injuries that could be caused by hazardous conditions. Pursuant to California Civil Code 1714, everyone is responsible for an injury to another person that is caused by his or her want of ordinary care in the management of his or her property–unless the injured party brought the injury upon himself or herself.

This statute applies statewide, including in Anaheim and Southern California. When a property owner has actual or constructive notice of a dangerous condition with their property, they must take action. There are many different examples of hazardous situations that could contribute to an accident. This can include wet floors, uneven surfaces, broken handrails, exposed wiring, blocked fire exits, and inadequate security. Our Anaheim premises liability attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and will fight hard to get you the compensation you deserve.

Common Types of Premises Liability Claims We Handle

Our law firm handles a wide variety of different premises liability claims. This includes claims against property owners, businesses, and municipal entities.

• Slip and Fall Accidents: Slip and fall accidents remain one of the most common types of premises liability claims. These accidents may occur due to wet surfaces and uneven floors.
• Poor Maintenance: When a property is not well-maintained, this could easily lead to a serious accident. For example, poorly maintained appliances may short-circuit and lead to a fire.
• Inadequate Security: Property owners can be liable for the third-party criminal acts of individuals if they were the result of inadequate security. What matters is whether or not the attack that injured someone was reasonably foreseeable.
• Dog Bites: Dog owners are held strictly liable for dog attacks in California. This is true whether or not the attack occurred in public or at the home of the owner of the dog.
• Swimming Pool Accidents: Drowning is a leading cause of preventable injury and death for young children. At certain locations, property owners owe a duty of care to pool attendees and must adequately supervise them to prevent drowning.
• Construction Site Accidents: Workers face a variety of hazards at construction sites. This includes being injured in a fall, hit by heavy equipment, or electrocuted.

No matter the circumstances of your accident, our legal team can investigate the unique facts of your case free of cost so that you can properly understand all of your options.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Premises Liability Case?

Depending on the facts of any case, it is possible that numerous entities could be liable in a premises liability claim. Most premises liability claims are targeted at property owners, tenants, landlords, and businesses. What follows are just a few of the common locations where people may be injured.

• Disneyland Resort: With large crowds and many wet surfaces, it is fairly common for people to be injured at one of the happiest places on Earth.
• Anaheim GardenWalk: This area has numerous restaurants and retail stores. Slippery tiles, security issues, and broken handrails could all potentially lead to an accident.
• Angel Stadium: Like all other sporting venues, Angel Stadium has many different tripping hazards for guests.
• El Super (grocery store chain): Like all other grocery stores, El Super has certain locations that are accident-prone. For example, water may accumulate on the floor of the produce section.
• Anaheim Apartments: Apartments across Anaheim pose a number of unique hazards compared to other locations. In addition to being injured by defects on a property, residents could become the victims of shootings and other crimes. When those crimes become foreseeable, the apartment owner could be liable.

In many circumstances, there could be multiple liable parties in any premises liability claim. Our experienced Anaheim premises liability lawyers can find all potentially liable parties for an accident to help you get the most compensation possible.

How We Can Help

Samer Habbas & Associates can help you in many different ways after any injury on someone’s premises.

• Investigation: We can investigate the unique circumstances surrounding your accident. This will typically include reviewing maintenance records.
• Gathering Evidence: Building a strong premises liability claim requires the collection of numerous forms of evidence. Surveillance footage, witness statements, and photographs of the accident site can help paint a clear picture of what happened.
• Negotiating: Our legal team will negotiate with all insurance companies on your behalf. These insurance providers simply do not have your best interest in mind and primarily make money by paying out as little as possible for claims.
• Courtroom Representation: The vast majority of premises liability claims settle before going to court. But if insurance providers are not willing to offer a fair settlement, we are more than prepared to take every case to trial.

There is a tremendous peace of mind that comes with having legal support after being injured. As experienced Anaheim premises liability attorneys, we will guide you every step of the way.

Damages Available for Premises Liability Claims

Any person injured in a premises liability claim may be entitled to numerous types of potential damages.

• Medical Expenses: All of the medical expenses that you incur as a result of an accident can be included for any civil claim. This includes medical treatment that may be necessary down the road.
• Lost Wages: If an injury forced you to take time off work and lose wages, this can also be taken into consideration. This is particularly important when an injury results in a permanent disability that impairs a person from returning to work.
• Pain and Suffering: Accident victims can also be compensated for the non-economic and psychological harms that they endure as a result of their injuries.
• Property Damage: In the event that you lose property as a result of a property defect, you may be able to recover damages to cover those losses.

Many of the long-term damage and losses associated with an injury may not be immediately obvious, particularly if an injury worsens over time. This is why you shouldn’t accept the first offer an insurance company gives you. It is best to consult with a knowledgeable Anaheim premises liability lawyer.

Why Choose Our Firm?

The legal team at our law office has extensive knowledge of Anaheim courts and regulations. They can leverage this knowledge to get you the best outcome. Take a look at some of the outcomes we have achieved in premises liability claims.

• We recovered a $1.25 million settlement for the family of a man struck in the head by a falling tree branch.
• We recovered a $600,000 settlement for a client injured in a trip-and-fall accident at a Southern California apartment complex.
• We recovered a $500,000 settlement for a client injured when the common area of his apartment suddenly collapsed and caused him to fall through.
• We recovered a $400,000 settlement for a client injured when the sliding gate on a commercial property fell on top of him.

Our Anaheim premises liability attorneys are known for delivering results. When you hire our law firm, you can rest assured that we will operate with your best interests in mind at every step of the legal process.

Getting Legal Help for a Premises Liability Claim

If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of a property owner in California, you don’t have to go through this ordeal on your own. We can get you the medical and financial compensation that you need to recover. There is no case too complex or too difficult for us to handle.

Have you or someone that you care about been injured at a property in California? You may be entitled to damages. Our legal team at Samer Habbas & Associates can evaluate your case free of cost and take steps to ensure that your rights are being protected. Whether you have legal questions or would like a risk-free consultation for your particular case, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (949) 727-9300.

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